State & Federal Resources

Better Choices for CT

The new "Better Choices for Connecticut" coalition, which was formed by nonprofit providers, public service workers, and community and advocacy organizations, released a policy paper explaining a detailed plan to balance the state's budget through increased revenues. The "Better Choices" budget plan seeks to reform the state tax system and raise the revenue to protect crucial public structures – like schools, health care programs, roads, environmental protection agencies, and public safety organizations – from severe cuts that would undermine the state's economic recovery and quality of life.

CT Nonprofits encourages all nonprofits to a look at the Better Choices for CT revenue plan and consider signing on. It is quite clear that if legislators and the Governor are not convinced to raise taxes, we will see some incredibly devastating cuts coming our way in a few months.

State of CT Resources

Connecticut General Assembly The state's website where you can track specific legislation, find your representatives email address and see a calendar of what's happening at the Capitol. There is much to be found at this site, including:

Federal Resources

The National Council of Nonprofits and the state association network empower individuals and nonprofits to act collectively for positive change. Building on the fundamental belief that nonprofits are vital to society, the Nonprofit Congress is guided by shared values and priorities established by nonprofits in communities across the country. As a member of the National Council of Nonprofits, CT Nonprofits is proud to provide resources to Connecticut's nonprofit organizations.

Resources: features a collection of resources for nonprofit leaders that includes resources by topic, as well as resources by type.

Special Reports on Economic Stimulus & Recovery: The National Council of Nonprofits is proud to openly share this evolving series of Special Reports about our nation’s economic recovery, including analysis of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the economic stimulus bill) that President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009. The special reports includes one on Tips on Grants and Thoughts on Applying for Funds

Nonprofit Vote a partner organization of CT Nonprofits' dedicated to expanding the role of America’s nonprofits in voting and elections. NVEN works with state and national nonprofit partners to provide resources and tools for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to help their communities participate and vote.